Joseph Hirsch Drawings

American, 1910-1981

Joseph Hirsch was a member of the American Academy-Institute of Arts and Letters and a well-known realistic artist who came to national attention as a muralist for the Federal Works Progress Administration in the 1930's. Of his own work, Mr. Hirsch wrote: ''I believe that some day the fabric of art will be threaded with morality, enabling us to distinguish evil from good. Today, this is unthinkable, in the delightful art world where, excepting censorship, anything goes. But anything goes does not accord with the more discriminating ethics of our civilized code which rules out what is socially destructive.'' Mr. Hirsch is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney in New York; the National Gallery, the Corcoran and the Hirshhorn in Washington; the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and in many major collections in the United States. Joseph Hirsch was born on April 25, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hirsch studied at the Philadelphia Museum School, with Henry Hensche in Provincetown, Mass., and with George Luks in New York. In addition to formal study, He participated in the Works Project Administration in the easel painting division, with occasional work in the mural division, where he painted murals in the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Building and the Municipal Court. During World War II, Joseph Hirsch took part in the war effort, as an artist war correspondent, recording significant battles and events. He taught at the Chicago Art Institute, the American Art School, University of Utah, and had a significant tenure at the Art Students League in New York. He also won many awards, among them were a fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, the Walter Lippincott Prize, First Prize at the New York World's Fair (1939), the Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (1942, 1943), and the Fulbright Fellowship (1949). In 1954 he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member and became a full Academician in 1958 Early in his career, Hirsch was introduced to the movement of Social Realism through George Luks, who was one of "The Eight". This group of painters, at the beginning of the century, chose to depict ordinary and everyday scenes. From this movement stemmed the Social Realism genre of the 1920s and 1930s. Social commentary was the backbone for the majority of Joseph Hirsch's paintings. During World War II, Mr. Hirsch went to the South Pacific, North Africa and Italy as an artist-correspondent for the Navy, and his paintings and drawings are in the Museum of Military History. . In Major Collections. Hirsch's work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney in New York; the National Gallery, the Corcoran and the Hirshhorn in Washington; the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and other collections in the USA. He was elected to membership in the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1967. Hirsch died in New York, NY on September 21, 1981.

Creator: Joseph Hirsch

Joseph Hirsch Signed Seated Nude Pen and Ink Drawing

$2,300

Joseph Hirsch Signed Seated Nude Pen and Ink Drawing

By Joseph Hirsch

Located in Wichita, KS

An original drawing by acclaimed American artist Joseph Hirsch (1910–1981), depicting a seated nude figure rendered in pen and ink on paper. Known for his expressive figurative work ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Signed Male Seated Nude Portrait

$175

H 20 in W 26 in D 0.12 in

Vintage Signed Male Seated Nude Portrait

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Nude Portrait Study of a Sitting Man.Appears to be Pastel on Paper.Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 26 W ; 20 H

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt

$3,400

H 14.75 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt

By Erwin Stolz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and atmospheric, this ink drawing depicts a kneeling nude male figure, his bow arched and his arrow ready to spring forward, surrounded by a flower-bedecked landscape that clearly draws its inspiration from Gustav Klimt's work. To the left, silhouetted against the dark background, a pair of stylized geese -- evidently his target -- are shown flying upward. The sun which dapples the figure of the archer highlights his lithe musculature, and the artist -- Erwin Stolz -- gives the same close attention to the landscape behind. Stolz was well connected to the artistic elite of Vienna, and was friends with Alexander Rothaug...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Paper

"Seated Black Nude, " Important and Rare Drawing by John Grabach

$2,750

H 33 in W 26 in D 1 in

"Seated Black Nude, " Important and Rare Drawing by John Grabach

By John R. Grabach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and genre scenes, much coveted by collectors in America, was also a master of the nude, which this drawing amply demonstrates. This exampl...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Charcoal, Paper

Framed Ink Drawing of Male Nude Figure, Expressive Style, Signed, 1990

$464Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in

Framed Ink Drawing of Male Nude Figure, Expressive Style, Signed, 1990

Located in San Carlos, CA

Framed Male Nude Figure Drawing by William Delucchi, 1990 For Sale: A compelling and expressive monochrome ink or wash drawing of a nude male figure, attributed to artist William De...

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1990s American Expressionist Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Paint

Vintage Boho Ink Drawing of Nude Man on Paper Signed

$595

H 16.25 in W 13.25 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Boho Ink Drawing of Nude Man on Paper Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your art collection with this Vintage Boho Ink Drawing of a Nude Man on Paper, signed by the artist. This captivating piece combines bold, expressive lines with a bohemian fl...

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Mid-20th Century North American Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings

$1,600Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in

Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old school country club, bar, or gentleman's study. Framed in cle...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Wood, Paper, Glass

"Byzantine Cats" Abstract Pen and Ink on Paper Signed by Don D.

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 14 in D 1 in

"Byzantine Cats" Abstract Pen and Ink on Paper Signed by Don D.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Abstract ink drawing of two cats in Byzantine era dressed cats, with different saturations of watercolor, the sun depicted in the upper right corner. Titled " Byzantine Cats" signed...

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1970s American Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Paper

Middle Eastern Pen & Ink Drawing On Paper

$1,200

H 28.75 in W 10.5 in

Middle Eastern Pen & Ink Drawing On Paper

Located in Chicago, IL

Pen and ink drawing on paper depicting Middle Eastern musicians and horse in a dream like sequence, signed. Distressed wood frame measurements 31.25" H x 13" W x 1" D

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1960s Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Pen

Strong Man Pen and Ink Drawing by Walter Stawuszewski

$125

H 13.88 in W 11.88 in D 0.75 in

Strong Man Pen and Ink Drawing by Walter Stawuszewski

Located in Pomona, CA

Pen and ink drawing by artist Walter Stawuszewski (20th Century) The drawing depicts a muscular man kneeling. Many of Walter Stawuszewski's art pi...

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Mid-20th Century Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.

$440

H 12 in W 18 in D 1 in

Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.. Signed B. Zalimbey Dated 1970s Features a classic matador profile holding a red cape as a c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joseph Hirsch Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Untitled by Erik Schmidt Unique ballpoint pen and ink drawing, on tracing paper

$1,750

H 24 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in

Untitled by Erik Schmidt Unique ballpoint pen and ink drawing, on tracing paper

Located in Alpha, NJ

Untitled(Mercedes) by Erik Schmidt c. 2000 Ballpoint Pen and Ink on Tracing Paper A Unique mixed media drawing on tracing paper by artist Erik Schmidt. This work is ballpoint pen an...

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